1985 Fiat Regata vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Fiat Regata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Fiat Regata would be higher. Both 1985 Fiat Regata and 2010 Honda Insight are equipped with a 1,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Regata. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Insight weights approximately 317 kg more than 1985 Fiat Regata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Regata. (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Regata | 2010 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Regata | Insight |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1237 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
